Vinyl pressings
by Propaganda · 1985
Wishful Thinking was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
11 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
ZAS 20 A-1U-1-1 - Copperman DVariant 1, runout side A
ZAS 20 B-1U-1-1Variant 1, runout side B
ZAS 20 A-1U-1-1 -X1 Copperman DVariant 2, runout side A
ZAS 20 B-1U-1-1-X1 DVariant 2, runout side B
SMX-66423Side A label
SMX-66424Side B label
ISP 1078-A TLC-A [Cinram stamp]Here
ISP 1078 B TLC A [Cinram stamp]There
DM 207439 A-1/85 S IIRunout, variant 1, side A
DM 207439 B-1/85 S IIRunout, variant 1, side B
DM 207439 A-1/85 S II IIRunout, variant 2, side A - stamped, etched
DM 207439 B-1/85 S II IIRunout, variant 2, side B - stamped, etched
DM 207439 A-1/85 S IIRunout side A
DM 207439 B-1/85 S IIRunout side B
S 207 439 ASide A Label
S 207 439 BSide B Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records L 18005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Australia | Island Records L 18005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Canada | Island Records ISP 1078 / ZTT ISP 1078First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 439 / Island Records 207 439-273First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 439 / ZTT 207 439-620First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | Europe | Island Records 207 439 / Island Records 207 439-273First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition, Stereo · Limited |
| 1985 | Europe | ZTT 207 439 / Island Records 207 439First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Italy | ZTT ZAS 20First yearLP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
| 1985 | New Zealand | Festival Records L 18005First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | Portugal | Island Records 10.207439.50 / ZTT ZAS 20First yearLP, Album | LP, Album |
| 1985 | UK | ZTT ZAS 20First yearLP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited | LP, Album, Limited Edition · Limited |
| 1986 | Spain | Island Records I 207.408LP, Album, Stereo | LP, Album, Stereo |
12 vinyl pressings of Wishful Thinking are listed here, from 8 countries, released between 1985 and 1986.
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Canada, Europe and more. One of them is ZTT ZAS 20, released November 17, 1985.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use ZAS 20, L 18005, ISP 1078, 207 439) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZAS 20 A-1U-1-1 - Copperman D and ZAS 20 B-1U-1-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
